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Neck Pain After a Chicago Car Crash? You May Have an Injury Claim
Neck pain after a car accident is often more serious than it first seems. Even mild soreness can be a sign of injuries like whiplash, herniated discs, or nerve damage — and symptoms don’t always show up right away. Even low-speed collisions can cause trauma to the muscles, ligaments, discs, or nerves in your neck.…
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What Are the Asbestos Exposure Risks for Electricians in Chicago?
Electricians working in Chicago, Illinois have a high risk of asbestos exposure on job sites. Many employees may not realize the extent of this risk until years later. Older buildings across Cook County still contain asbestos in electrical panels, wire insulation, and junction boxes. When electricians cut, drill, or remove these materials, asbestos fibers become…
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Keeping a Pain Journal After a Car Accident: What It Is and Why It Matters
When a Chicago car accident causes you to suffer medical costs and other tangible losses, it’s easy enough to produce invoices for the insurance company. But how do you document your physical pain or your inability to bathe or dress yourself? How do you put a dollar amount on feeling depressed because your injuries prevent…
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Are Red Light Runners Always at Fault for a Car Crash?
Red light crashes happen every day in Chicago, IL. Many drivers assume the person who ran the red light is always responsible. However, fault in these accidents is not always clear-cut, and multiple parties can share blame. At , we help injured drivers understand their rights after a red light crash — or any type…
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Should I Accept a Settlement Offer if I’m Still Being Treated for My Injuries?
Is the insurance adjuster calling you daily or pressuring you to settle your injury claim “quickly and easily?” That’s a red flag. It sounds generous—even friendly. But here’s what they’re not telling you: That early settlement benefits them – not you. Here’s what you need to know before you agree to anything.
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Pain and Suffering Damages in a Chicago Injury Claim: What They Are and How Are They Calculated
Pain and suffering damages help injury victims recover compensation after an injury caused by someone else’s careless or negligent actions. But an injury case isn’t just about economic damages, like medical bills or lost wages. Victims also have an emotional toll they must deal with while they try to heal. It’s the daily pain, being…
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Are Drivers At Fault if Black Ice Causes a Car Crash in Chicago?
Every winter, Chicago drivers face black ice — a treacherous roadway hazard contributing to thousands of crashes. Are careless drivers excused from liability when black ice is involved? Find out how liability works when black ice is involved — and how to protect your rights.
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Why Back Injuries After a Car Crash in Chicago Are Difficult to Prove
Insurance companies deny back injury claims more often than almost any other car crash injury in Chicago — and across the country. The problem is that X-rays don’t reveal certain types of back injuries, like soft tissue damage, and back pain symptoms may not show right away either. These two issues give insurance adjusters enough room to question the validity of your injuries. At ,…
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What Are the Most Common Causes of Jackknife Truck Accidents in Chicago?
Semi-trucks lose control and jackknife on highways and other busy roads every day across the country. These crashes block multiple lanes in seconds, leaving oncoming vehicles with nowhere to escape. When a trailer swings sideways, it sweeps up multiple vehicles, wrecking everything in its path and causing catastrophic injuries. You need to understand why these…
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How Failing to Mitigate Damages After a Chicago Car Accident Could Hurt Your Injury Claim
When you’re injured in a Chicago car accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you have the legal right to pursue compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses. But Illinois law also requires you to take reasonable steps to reduce your damages. This is known as your duty to mitigate.…
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7 Common Types of Semi-Truck Accidents and How to Avoid Them
When a massive 80,000 pound commercial vehicle collides with a passenger car, the results are often catastrophic. Knowing what the most common types of semi-truck crashes are, how they happen, and what you can do to avoid them, helps to keep you safer behind the wheel. At , we have seen firsthand the devastation injuries…
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What Is a T-Bone Crash and Why Is It So Dangerous?
T-bone crashes are violent, jarring side-impact collisions that can happen anywhere in Chicago, especially at busier intersections. Victims of these crashes often face catastrophic injuries and long-term, costly medical care. At , we help injured crash victims every day; something we have been doing for decades. Our Chicago car accident attorneys understand the devastating injuries…